Investigation number
RO-2025-002
Occurrence date
Location
near Gisborne
State
Victoria
Report status
Pending
Investigation level
Defined
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation phase
Evidence collection
Investigation status
Active
Occurrence class
Incident
Highest injury level
None
Anticipated completion

At about 1751 local time on 11 March 2025, train 8076, en route from Bendigo to Melbourne, Victoria, struck track maintenance equipment that was foul of the track. A track worker was nearby at the time of the incident but clear of the track. There was minimal damage to the train and no reported injuries.

Victoria's Chief Investigator, Transport Safety is investigating the incident under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 (Cth) under a collaboration agreement with the ATSB.

The investigation will include:

  • conducting interviews of persons involved in the incident
  • examining available recorded data
  • examination of safe working rules and procedures.

The final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.

Train Details
Train number
8076
Rail vehicle sector
Passenger - regional
Train damage
Minor
Departure point
Bendigo, Victoria
Rail occurrence category
Safe Working Irregularity/Breach
Destination
Melbourne, Victoria
Rail Operator
V/Line